Posted by ChicagoKat on October 26, 2012, at 15:02:21
In reply to Let us not ridicule the person., posted by SLS on October 26, 2012, at 0:03:05
well said Scott. I fully agree with you, and I applaud you for making your post
Kat
> Lou Pilder is a person. He is not his opinions. I disagree with most of his opinions, but I try not to make him the object of ridicule. I like to think that I succeed, but I may not.
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> In my opinion, ridicule is ugly, and it makes Psycho-Babble a less attractive place.
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> I can't know for sure that Lou Pilder has an Axis I mental illness. However, having a mental illness doesn't preclude other people from posting here without being ridiculed.
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> Of course, the above is just one person's opinion. I just hope that no one will ridicule me for offering it. Contrary to what some people think, I do have feelings, and can be hurt. Lou Pilder demonstrates great resiliency in the face of ridicule. I am not sure that I would be so resilient. If nothing else, Lou Pilder is determined and not easily deterred by ridicule and personal attacks. I wish I were more like him in this respect.
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> - Scott
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